一次性手套之乳胶过敏.pdf

关于过敏：乳胶 All about allergies: Part 1 latex 乳胶过敏会对医疗保健、工业从业人员以及病人（造成）严重的后果。从接触乳胶开始， （过敏者）会经历一系列的（过敏）反应。包括皮炎和过敏反应，这些都是致命的（危 害）。这些反应源于天然乳胶中的乳胶蛋白。尽管乳胶手套能提供最好的舒适度及穿戴感， 但它们并不是乳胶过敏者的正确之选。对接触乳胶的人来说，了解反应的症状是至关重要 的。 Latex allergies have serious consequences for health care and industrial workers as well as patients. Individuals experience a range of reactions from coming into contact with latex, including contact dermatitis and anaphylaxis, which is life-threatening. These reactions stem from the natural rubber latex proteins. Although latex gloves provide the best fit and feel, they are not the right choice for those with latex sensitivities. Its crucial for people who come into contact with latex to understand the symptoms of a reaction. 那么什么是乳胶过敏呢？ 接触乳胶后立即出现过敏反应是过敏的症状。这种类型的乳胶反应是针对免疫系统的，会 引起打喷嚏、流鼻涕、咳嗽、哮喘、喉咙发痒或眼睛发痒。反复接触（后），随着时间的 推移，会使过敏者的过敏情况加重。 What are latex allergies? An immediate reaction after contact with latex is an indication of an allergy. This type of response to latex triggers the immune system, causing sneezing, a runny nose, coughing or wheezing and an itchy throat or eyes. Repeated exposure may cause people with only minor reactions to progress to anaphylaxis over time. 而这种反应源于天然橡胶中的乳胶蛋白。许多乳胶手套是有粉手套，（这些粉末是食品级 玉米淀粉）,而食品级玉米淀粉中的蛋白会转移到皮肤上。粉末同样也会将蛋白传播到眼 睛里、喉咙里。 This reaction is triggered by latex proteins, which come from natural rubber. Many latex gloves are powdered, and the food-grade cornstarch powder transfers the proteins to the skin. The powder also spreads proteins to the eyes and throat. 因为乳胶是卫生保健行业使用最为普遍的手套（材料），（所以）卫生保健工作人员会有 更大的乳胶过敏风险。 Health care workers are at an increased risk for latex sensitivity as latex is the most common glove used in that industry. 经常使用乳胶制品的人可能会出现过敏反应。尤其在医疗保健部门和乳胶工厂是很常见的。 有十个或以上（要做的）外科手术的人、食物过敏者及家族遗传过敏者会有更大的风险。 Employees who work with latex products frequently may develop allergic reactions. This is especially common in the health care sector and rubber fa